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Luau 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (18)

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Hickory, NC
1581 12th St Dr NW, 28601
Type
RUN
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A luau-themed 5K and Half Marathon in Hickory, NC, offering costume fun, a unique medal, and points for the US Road Running Race Series.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Embrace a festive luau spirit at this 5K and Half Marathon in Hickory, NC. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win the Best Costume award, adding a playful touch to the event. All finishers receive a unique themed medal, and participants can earn points toward the US Road Running Race Series. The course features multiple out-and-back loops on rolling terrain.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course on rolling terrain.
  • Celebrate your finish with a unique themed medal.
  • Show your spirit with an optional luau costume for a chance to win.

Standout details

  • Luau theme
  • Themed finisher medal
  • Best Costume award
  • US Road Running Race Series points

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 5K

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Mar 10, 2021, 6:46 PM EST · Closes May 2, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Mar 10, 2021, 2:52 PM EST · Closes May 2, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

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  • Rolling area

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead-  https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA Registration and starting line are located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW-  https://maps.app.goo.gl/5xTSLJccYk39YjU37

5K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281 The course is an out-and-back (2.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it. At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo. The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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